What does "grab bag" mean?

A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.

What is a synonym for "grab bag"?

Common synonyms include: bingo, drawing, hodgepodge, hodgepodges, jumbles, keno.

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Noun

1
A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.
"Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table."
2
a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents wordnet
3
A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.
4
an assortment of miscellaneous items wordnet
5
Any random assortment, selection or possibility. figuratively
"With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment."

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6
A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.
7
A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.

"Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table."

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